Easter choral reading Based on Matthew, Luke and 1 Corinthians
LEADER: After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
LEADER: The angel said to the women ANGEL: Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
ANGEL: He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples. ALL: He has risen from the dead!
ANGEL: Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; ALL: He has risen!
LEADER: Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. ALL: He is risen! Hallelujah!
LEADER: The body that is sown is perishable, ALL: It is raised imperishable;
LEADER: It is sown in dishonor, ALL: It is raised in glory;
LEADER: It is sown in weakness, ALL: It is raised in power;
LEADER: It is sown a natural body, ALL: It is raised a spiritual body.
LEADER: Thanks be to God! ALL: He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.